Marta Blanco-Gunn

Marta Blanco-Gunn serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical supply chain objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses food manufacturing and packaging acquisitions, supporting federal nutrition and logistics programs. Marta specializes in competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with a strong emphasis on timely, transparent, and efficient contract execution. While specific contractor names are not available, Marta maintains consistent engagement with a broad base of commercial suppliers specializing in food processing and packaging. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established manufacturers with proven quality control systems and USDA-compliant production practices. She routinely collaborates with vendors capable of meeting stringent food safety standards, including HACCP and FSMA requirements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Marta’s procurement approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.8% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 4.2% of contracts awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This targeted use of set-asides reflects a deliberate, data-driven strategy to foster market entry for qualified small manufacturers without compromising competition or mission needs. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS codes related to dried and dehydrated food manufacturing (311423), meat byproduct processing (311613), roasted nuts and peanut butter production (311911), tortilla manufacturing (311830), and flexible packaging (326111). Marta possesses deep familiarity with the technical specifications, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory frameworks governing these sectors, ensuring acquisitions align with federal dietary standards and packaging safety requirements.